I’m not musically inclined. Nor do I pretend to be. Give me a Rock Band Drum Kit and I’ll get after it, but otherwise, instruments are completely intimidating. Like many of you out there, I enjoy tapping my pencil along to the beat or playing the bongos on my desk to my favorite song. If only there was a way to translate that into real music…
That’s where Mogees comes in. A simple iPhone add-on that detects vibration and translates it into music. So your desk full of accessories instantly becomes a drum kit. Or a kitchen sink is suddenly transformed into a synthesizer. The opportunities are endless…
Amazon is stepping into the world of midnight video game releases in a major way this year. While usually it’s the other major retailers like Best Buy and Walmart offering late night game sales, Amazon will be offering midnight deliveries through its Prime Now service of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Friday November 6th, the game’s official release date. Basically speaking, you can get Black Ops 3 delivered to your front door within hours (or less) of it releasing Friday at midnight. But it won’t be as easy as just pre-ordering in the typical fashion: Expand Expanding Close
Apple has now officially selected rop as the new App Store Free App of the Week. The minimalistic puzzler is usually sold for $1 and has only gone free once previous to today since its release in March.
It’s not healthy to look at your iPhone before bed. I know, we all do it. The white light of your device actually sends signals to your brain to produce energy, which isn’t ideal before you start counting sheep. That tricky thing called melatonin is actually pretty important. What if a lightbulb could actually help manage all that?
That’s where GE comes in with its new line of smart LED lightbulbs, simply called ‘C’. These two lights offer different variable settings that adjust throughout the day to improve your circadian rhythm. Think Hue meets Advil PM…or something like that.
There is a lot of technology in your iPhone. Each generation picks up more power and improved optics for photos. We regularly hear about companies that are leveraging that technology to create unique products. One of the latest examples is the eora 3D. A new “highly accurate and affordable” three-dimensional scanner that uses your iPhone or Android device to capture virtual representations of just everyday objects.
A new browser-based gaming platform known as AirConsole is doing some interesting things by combining the power of your smartphone with your computer. Using nothing more than the browser, AirConsole effectively turns your smartphone into a full-screen touch controller for games running on your larger computer screen: Expand Expanding Close
Apple has now chosen Dr. Panda’s Mailman as the new App Store Free App of the Week. As usual, you’ll have until this time next week to grab it for free. This is only the second time we have seen the well reviewed children’s title go free, which was back in June.
System Monitor – the battery healthy, memory and data tracking app for iOS – has gone free (Reg. $1). This app allows users to “dive deep” into their iOS device to check on its status, available space and more. Check out games and apps roundup for more iOS freebies.
Guitar Hero Live has hit iOS today in what is being billed as essentially a full-on port of the console game. The highly-anticipated virtual band title also launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this morning. Activision has opted for an in-app purchase model for this title. The iOS version is available for free to download, but only includes two songs. If you’re after the full catalog, you’ll have to purchase the full game or grab the new iOS bundle that includes a guitar controller.
Update (10/23 12:30pm): It’s been a big week over at the Bethesda Store, as a number of sweet Fallout 4 accessories have been launched. Aside from a cool limited edition messenger bag and artwork, today has delivered the best product of all: beer! That’s right, Fallout and Carlsberg have combined to launch a sweet new drink. More details here.
The Bethesda Store has kicked off a weeklong Fallout 4 promotion, revealing a fresh item each day. A new limited edition t-shirt was announced today. Tuesday is set to deliver the big ticket item: Bethesda will be releasing a new Fallout-inspired Xbox One Controller. The kicker? There will only be 5,000 available. It’s unclear what time the sale will launch, but today’s item was up by 9am. If you’re interested you’ll have to move fast to grab one.
Bethesda has decked out the controller with a blue and yellow paint scheme with a Vault-Boy on one of the handles. While it is a wired controller, the design is still pretty killer for big Fallout Boy fans. No word yet on pricing. We’ll continue to update this post with the more notable gear launched by Bethesda this week.
This is just the latest in a string of limited edition Xbox One consoles and controllers that we have seen. The upcoming Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller is set to release next week alongside Halo 5: Guardians, which also received its own specially designed peripheral. The limited edition madness isn’t just reserved for Xbox One, Call of Duty fans will be able to grab the new Black Ops II PlayStation 4 bundle next month.
Ticket To Ride Pocket has now gone free for iPhone. After winning several Apple Design awards and hitting #1 in several countries, Ticket To Ride Pocket can now be downloaded for free for the first time in well over 2 years. It is regularly listed at $2 and has a 4.5/5 star rating from nearly 26,000 reviewers.
Essentially an adaption of the popular board game, Ticket To Ride is billed as an easy to learn, but very difficult to master train adventure/strategy game. Features:
A SOLO and PASS-and-PLAY version of the US map that made the original Ticket to Ride board game so compelling and popular (2 million copies and counting…).
LOCAL play support over a same Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network, making it perfect for a game-on-the-go between friends.
A new MULTI mode for playing asynchronously with one or more online friends, using Game Center under iOS 5. You can even play multiple games simultaneously.
30 uniquely fun Game Achievements you can win while playing SOLO!
Distinct leader boards showing your highest scores in 2-3 and 4-5 player modes and on Game Center.
Four distinct AI personalities to compete against.
A new under 2 minute Tutorial video, custom-shot for the iPhone & iPod Touch.
Want to strengthen your abs and reach 100 sit-ups? Wow, that’s an ambitious goal. You’re in luck, though – the Runtastic Sit-Ups app is the ideal companion to put your plan into action.
More freebies:
Playlist: The Very Best Of Elvis Presley free download | Google Play
Playlist: The Very Best Of Johnny Cash free download | Google Play
Apple has officially selected Sky Gamblers Air Supremacy as the new App Store Free App of the Week. It is usually sold for $1, but you can now pick it up for free until this time next week. This marks the very first time the game has gone free since it released back in June.
Head below for more details on Air Supremacy’s fighter jet combat: Expand Expanding Close
After enjoying one of the most successful multi-platform runs in recent memory, Minecraft is back again with its newly released Story Mode title on iOS and Android, as well as other platforms. This new rendition, from Telltale Games, builds on the success of the original title by bringing campaign-style play to the mix.
Jesse, the main character, adventures through the Overworld in the first episode The Order of the Stone. For the first time, Minecraft gamers will experience dialogue and have choices that effect the outcome of each episode. The voice-overs are handled by a number of celebrities including Patton Oswald, Ashley Johnson, Scott Porter and others. There are a total of five sections to the game, which can be purchased at a 25% discount through the app.
We’re under two weeks until the NBA season officially tips off and I cannot wait. There are so many questions that linger… Will the Warriors repeat? How good are the Spurs? Will Boogie Cousins hurt George Karl?
In the meantime, I’ll have to virtually ball out. Thankfully NBA 2K16 for mobile devices has hit and is ready to download for $7.99 on iOS and Android today. The console version dropped a few weeks back to rave reviews, so I’m looking forward to playing the handheld rendition.
This year’s game includes updated graphics, a new control system that is more in line with the console experience and a full featured MyCareer mode. You can take full control of your team with season modes, crafting your virtual line-up to your exact specifications. That means Paul George will have to play the four spot, whether he likes it or not!
Head below for a full description and more gameplay pictures.
Capable Bits’s Scanner+ Pro iPhone app has just dropped from $3.99 to free in the App Store.
Scanner+ Pro allows you to easily scan receipts, documents, checks and any other paper documents into digital copy!
Once you scanned a document, you can e-mail or upload it to Dropbox.
The app uses special magic tricks to make your scanned documents look clean and crisp! It removes all shadows, fixes perspectives, creating a beautiful and professional PDF.
It’s October and that means that it is Halo 5 month. The much anticipated title is set to launch on the 27th and we couldn’t be more excited. It has been a largely quiet few months since we saw our first glimpse of Halo 5 back at E3 and Microsoft detailed a new limited edition console.
Today was our first glimpse of the storyline that strays Master Chief from his moral compass. Now four soldiers must travel across the galaxy to return our hero to his rightful place. No matter, the trailer looks gorgeous and we’re just 15 days away from its release.
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Splatoon on Wii U for $44.99 shipped (matched at Best Buy). That’s $45 under our previous mention and the lowest we have seen the game go for from a trusted retailer. Along receiving its very own set of Inkling amiibo, Splatoon released to solid reviews for its fun and interesting take on the typical arena shooter.
Splatter enemies and claim your turf as ink-spraying, squid-like Inklings in Nintendo’s ultimate mess-fest!
Disney’s Star Wars – Heroes Path game for iPhone and iPad is now available for free on the App Store. This is the first we have ever seen this strategy game drop below $2.
Lead the Rebel Alliance to victory! Guide Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan Kenobi through perilous puzzles where every character has their own special abilities, every environment its own challenges, and every move you make can trigger enemy reactions that will change the game and your strategy in an instant!
This week Apple has selected Wake Alarm Clock as the new App Store freebie. The title usually goes for $3.99 and has a 4 star rating from nearly 1,000 reviewers, so if you’re interested, download it while you can. Compatible with all of your iOS devices, it is described as “the most beautiful and intuitive alarm for iPhone & iPad.”
Update (10/8 1:00pm): 7-Eleven has confirmed Free Coffee Week!
Back on National Coffee Day 7-Eleven teased that it was planning a big coffee party. While the convenience store chain hasn’t officially announced its plans, it looks like they are going to be giving away free hot cups of coffee all next week. You’ll need the 7-Eleven app to take advantage of this promo, so go ahead and download it now.
More freebies:
Free download of Wake Alarm Clock for iPhone and iPad | App Store
After Far Cry 4 set new benchmarks for the series for gameplay, visuals and sales numbers,Ubisoft has now revealed the next entry in the series. After running wild in the Caribbean and high atop the himalayan mountains, Far Cry’s particular take on open world experiences is going way back “to a time when massive beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth tiger ruled the Earth.”
Head below for the launch trailer, an interesting behind the scenes video with some gameplay footage and the first details on Far Cry Primal: Expand Expanding Close
…beautiful interface, animations, support for Retina Displays and Notification Center…If you use Tweetbot on iOS, your timeline, unread status, and mute filters will automatically stay in sync so you can always continue where you left off across devices.
Made from marine-grade stainless-steel and Corning Gorilla Glass, this model has a genuine leather band and lasts 5-7 days on a single charge. More features:
Read email, texts, incoming calls, calendars and access your favorite apps on your wrist
Discover thousands of apps and watch faces to customize Pebble Steel to fit your life
Control your music right from your wrist with iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more
Rechargeable battery lasts 5-7 days on a single charge
It includes everything you would expect along with the main game, a digital voucher for Destiny: The Taken King Digital Collector’s Edition Upgrade, three Legendary gear sets, an Exotic Scout Rifle, a new co-op Strike, and an extra competitive multiplayer map. This version of the game comes with everything that has been released for Destiny thus far.
Kickstarter has delivered some pretty cool projects over the last couple of years. One of our favorites to come out of the crowd-funding world is the Kano Raspberry Pi microcomputer. As coding has taken off with the success of iOS and Android’s app stores, we are seeing more educators and parents take an interest in using it as a medium for learning. Kano was one of the first coding projects for kids on Kickstarter and we loved it.
Fast forward a year later and another Kickstarter campaign is focused on marrying robotics and coding into a kid-friendly package. Robo Wunderkind uses LEGO skills and iOS/Android connectivity to enable children to build their own robot. So far the response has been through the roof.
It has been five long years since we’ve had a new Rock Band release from Harmonix. We were thrilled when it was announced back in the winter that the fourth generation of the popular franchise would be making its way to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Along with that announcement came word of updated accessories, including a Band-in-a-Box bundle from Mad Catz with a Fender Stratocaster-inspired guitar.
So after five years, what does Rock Band 4 have in store for its loyal following? Aside from updated hardware, a new feature allows gamers to add their own “personal signature” on each song with freestyle guitar solos and drum fills. The game is set to ship tomorrow and we’re ready to tell you about our experience rocking out at home.
Apple has now kicked off a “Gorgeous Games for $0.99” sale on the App Store. While many of these have already appeared in our daily app deal roundups, Apple has conveniently organized them all in one place along with a few extras. There are a number of standouts here including Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage and KAMI, all of which are matching the lowest we’ve seen in over a year: Expand Expanding Close
Alice for the iPad is currently available as a free download from the App Store. This is the first time we’ve ever seen this 4+ star rated app go free. It usually sells for $4-5 and was $8.99 for a very long time after it launched several years ago.
Tilt your iPad to make Alice grow big as a house, or shrink to just six inches tall. Enjoy Lewis Carroll’s original Alice in Wonderland digitally remastered for the iPad.Throw tarts at the Queen of Hearts – they bounce off her! Witness the Cheshire Cat disappear and help the Caterpillar smoke his hookah pipe. This wonderful book includes hundreds of pages and amazing animated scenes. Watch as full-screen physics modelling bring John Tenniel’s gorgeous illustrations to life.
• 52 incredible digitally-remastered pages in abridged mode
• 20 breathtaking animated scenes
• 250 pages with dozens of illustrations
• Pictures that move and animate as you tilt or touch your iPad
• The perfect interactive story for entertaining kids
EA has now unleashed the new Need for Speed: No Limits on both iOS and Android worldwide. Previously soft-launched in the Netherlands and Taiwan, No Limits is the very first original NFS title developed exclusively for mobile devices.
We’ve hit the end of September and it’s now time for Sony to reveal its list of October’s free games for PS Plus members. All together, there are six titles that will be going free next month. Head below for the full list.
Canary combines all of the traditional home security devices into one product with an eye on simplified protection. It has a motion sensing system, wide-angle HD camera, a 90+dB siren and a bevy of sensors to monitor temperature, humidity and air quality. There isn’t any installation, it simply gets plugged and connected to the internet. It has an accompanying iOS and Android app that collects data and provides live feeds to your home. Rated 3.2/5 stars.
Update (10/2 10:00am): All of the consoles have now been released and are ready for pre-orders. See the full list and details below.
Microsoft is going all in on Xbox One during the last three months of the year. Aside from launching a top-notch line-up of games, it was announced on Friday that five new console bundles would be revealed this week. Each day a new collection will be detailed and we’ll round them all up.
Today, we have our first look at the newest bundle that will be joining the Xbox One family. Head below to see for yourself.
September is coming to a close and that means it’s time for Microsoft to reveal the October list of freebies for the Games with Gold Program. All together, there will be four games available on Xbox One and 360 next month. Head below for full details.
Loot Crate has now unveiled some of the details on the upcoming Fallout 4 Limited Edition Crate that will be going on sale shortly. Fans of the franchise can expect a series of rare Fallout gear in the limited run package, some of which won’t be available anywhere else: Expand Expanding Close
Redemption Instructions for UPlay Code:
1. Go to www.rainbow6.com/beta.
2. Select your platform of choice.
3. Click “NEXT” to log in to Uplay, or create a Uplay account. If you are a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One owner, you will need to link your account to your PlayStation Network account or Xbox LIVE account.
4. Enter your unique Access Code from this email.
5. Once confirmation is received, the Closed Beta key for your platform of choice will be delivered to you prior to the Closed Beta start date via your Uplay email address.
The folks over at Rockstar have decided to put of few Grand Theft Auto iOS titles on sale. The best of the bunch, at least in terms of price, is Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for $2.99. Regularly listed at $5, this is matching the lowest we have seen the game go for on the App Store.
Following his father’s murder, Huang Lee has a simple mission: deliver an ancient sword to his Uncle Kenny to ensure his family retains control of the Triad gangs of Liberty City…After being robbed and left to die, he will search for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world.
From TGS 2015, Square Enix has announced a brand new Final Fantasy game for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Windows PC. Final Fantasy Type-0 Online will be set in a parallel universe of the original and looks to be taking the place of the soon-to-be shuttered Final Fantasy Agito.
Square has now released the reveal trailer, offering up a quick look at some of the environments and the battle system in action: Expand Expanding Close
Coffee drinkers are a fanatical group. Everyone has a preferred method of brewing that perfect cup. Even within certain styles – like pour-over – there are raging debates on which product makes the best joe. There is a coffee aficionado that is taking a new product to Kickstarter with the goal of simplifying the brewing process…oh and raising about a million dollars, as well.
Timex is taking another stab at fitness tracking. After releasing its One+ GPS fitness tracker a little over a year ago, the popular watchmaker is back with a new smart timepiece. The Metropolitan+ removes all the excess of Timex’s previously released tracker in favor of a classic design focused on long-lasting battery life. It will have all the looks and functions of a traditional analog watch with Bluetooth connectivity added in.
Even better, you’ll be able to avoid the overly technical look of some smartwatches with this model. Making it a perfect pair for more formal events. Expand Expanding Close
Prepare To Die folks. Bandai has now narrowed down the North American release date for Dark Souls III, dropped details on how to get early access and we have a few minutes of brand new gameplay footage:
Logitech has pulled the veil back on the newest addition to its family of universal remotes: the Harmony Elite. Touted as the company’s “top-of-the-line” option, this new model brings a refreshed touch screen interface and added support for smart home devices like Philips Hue lights and SONOS speakers.
A month before Episode VII The Force Awakens finally hits theaters, we’re going to get to blast our way through the Star Wars Universe in EA’s hotly anticipated Battlefront game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. We already knew about the Limited Edition Darth Vader PlayStation 4 console (pre-orders just went live), and Deluxe version of the game (discounts available for Prime members), but now there’s an even crazier package.
Walmart is including a Han Solo Fridge with the Deluxe Edition of Battlefront and it’s just as sick as you’d imagine: Expand Expanding Close
Watch out 94Fifty. Your smart basketball is getting some competition. Today, Wilson is getting into the mix with a new leather roundball that is laden with sensors to track your game. The sporting goods company is no stranger to sporting gear of all kinds but the Wilson X Connected Basketball steps them squarely into the Internet of Things world.
In today’s best game/app deals, we are seeing an all-time low on Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition: Star Wars Saga Bundle on PlayStation 4 for $80.65 shipped. That’s 30% under the regular price and the best we have ever seen for it. It includes the main game, the 3.0 Edition base, Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set piece, Ahsoka Tano figure, Anakin Skywalker figure,Star Wars Rise Against the Empire Play Set piece, Luke Skywalker figure, Princess Leia figure, Boba Fett figure and more.
